Sen. Gary Tapp to Retire, Endorses Hornback
In news apparently first reported by Page One, Senator Gary Tapp will not seek reelection in 2010.
Senator Tapp represents Shelby, Spencer, and Bullitt Counties.
After a dismal score of 61 on the Kentucky Club for Growth's 2007 scorecard, his score of 80 in 2008 was good for a ranking of #4 overall. Senator Tapp has endeavored to be a friend of small businesses and often succeeded.
Shelby county is Represented in the House by Brad Montell, who ranked #5 in 2008 with a score of 79. Senator Tapp has already endorsed a successor however.
From the Sentinel-News:
Senator Tapp also endorsed Shelby County agriculture leader Paul Hornback to succeed him. Hornback, a well known leader in the agriculture community, plans to file his candidacy papers this week. Hornback has held leadership positions in the Kentucky Farm Bureau, the Council on Burley Tobacco, the Kentucky Farm Service Agency and the Shelby County Fair Board.
Discussing his endorsement, Hornback stressed his commitment to conservative values and creating a better business environment in Kentucky.
"I've been engaged in numerous public policy issues and look forward to drawing on that experience as a State Senator. I will take my experience, conservative values, and sincere desire to improve our area's economy to the floor of the Senate each day," Hornback said.
"My legislative goals are simple. I hope to unify the citizens of this district around an agenda that improves our economy, ensures a safe place for us to raise our families, and provides our children with a quality education. If we do those things, this will be a district where business can flourish and people can find good jobs," Hornback said.
We have had the opportunity to work with Paul Hornback in the past, and have known him to be a very intelligent and engaged citizen outside of public office. We look forward to finding out more about his commitment to creating a better environment for businesses to grow in Kentucky and protecting the Kentucky taxpayer.
